Happy 2009!  Before we say a final goodbye to 2008, I thought I’d join the trend and create my own “best of” lists for 2008. Favorite Movies of 2008: I do feel the need to throw out a few qualifiers.  First and foremost, I admit my taste in movies is unique.   (I believe the word… Read More Happy 2009! – Best of 2008

If I was dreaming of a white Christmas, without a doubt my dreams have come true.  I ran a few errands this morning, but by noon the snow was falling at a pretty good rate and I was glad to spend the rest of the day inside – cozy and snug.  By 2pm the snow… Read More 12 Days of Christmas – Day 9

Day 8?  What happened to Day 7? I confess that I didn’t post yesterday because I had two close friends over for our 8th Annual “Chicks R Us” Christmas Party.  Therefore, in honor of my missed Day 7, I’d like to add the following items to the list of reasons I like Christmas:  Good parties,… Read More 12 Days of Christmas – Day 8

Let’s discuss for a moment the age of advanced technology in which we live.  It is a time when a person (me!) can blurt thoughts out into a keyboard, press a button and have them displayed for (literally) all the world to see.  Pictures can be taken with a telephone and then shared instantly with family and friends around… Read More 12 Days Until Christmas – Day Six

In the interest of actually posting a blog entry tonight , I’m going to have to cheat a little bit.  There are still a number of  favorite things about the Christmas season that I haven’t had a chance to write about yet.  Unfortunately, those things are often interrupted (as they were tonight) by my least favorite thing… Read More 12 Days Until Christmas – Day Five

Of all the Christmas indulgences (and I do love to indulge at Christmas), none gives me quite so much joy as my annual taste of eggnog.  Unlike other Christmas treats and sweets, eggnog doesn’t even cross my mind eleven months out of the year.  Sugar cookies, ribbon candy and even gingerbread (if actual bread and not men) can be enjoyed… Read More 12 Days Until Christmas – Day Four

The Yankee Swap. For those of you who have never experienced the dark pit of humanity that is a Christmas Yankee Swap, let me explain… In New England, there is a law that states at every holiday gathering of more than six people you must hold a Yankee Swap.  Each person is asked to bring a wrapped… Read More 12 Days Until Christmas – Day Three

(…which technically makes my title incorrect as it is actually eleven days until Christmas…) When it comes to Christmas music, I am somewhat of a traditionalist.  I have two Christmas CDs in my car – Johnny Mathis and The Carpenters.  I believe certain songs should only be sung by certain singers.  Bing Crosby gets “White… Read More 12 Days Until Christmas – Day Two

In honor of there being 12 days until Christmas, I thought it would be fun to make a list of some of my favorite things about the Christmas season (insert Julie Andrew reference here…) and post a new one every day.  Now, everyone knows that the best part of Christmas is being around your family and friends, so… Read More 12 Days Until Christmas – Day One

One of the reasons I don’t update my blog more regularly is that most of the time I don’t have terrifically interesting things to say.  I’m always busy, but generally busy doing the same things. Yup, still trying to sell my novel.  Yup, still working on a screenplay.  Yup, ate way too much turkey and pumpkin… Read More Topics to Write About